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Language
English
Formats
Description
Through a series of landmark court cases--chronicled in this book with an explanation of their lasting impact--the judiciary has shaped the laws of the nation. Biographical sketches of important Supreme Court Justices and information about the powers of the judiciary are also presented. --from publisher description
Publisher
Britannica Educational Pub., in association with Rosen Educational Services
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discusses the legislative branch of the United States government, including its history and relation to the other two branches of government, and profiles notable members of the House of Representatives and Senate.
Author
Publisher
Pebble, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
530L
Language
English
Description
"What does a jury do? Discover how a jury forms, its duties, and its importance in the court system. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding"--
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"There's been a lot of buzz lately about how some of the Founding Fathers' values were different from our own. So how exactly does a 200-year-old document relate to our contemporary society? This book discusses the origin of the Bill of Rights, details each of the first ten amendments, and helps readers connect these fundamental rights with present-day issues. Colorful graphics, photographs, and informative fact boxes-in addition to accessible vocabulary-make...
